The Man in the Moon stands and strides. On his boatfork (i.e., pike pole) he bears his burden. It’s a wonder that he hasn’t slid down; in fear, lest he […]

This is Buddy. He is a 4 year old goldendoodle. He was left at a shelter in Gettysburg by a family that didn’t want him anymore. Then a nice couple […]

For me, February is the longest month. Its days are short and cold. Its nights are long and obscure. The first day of another February brought news of the passing […]

Sr. Kathleen Brabson, SSJ President, Mount Saint Joseph Academy When I arrived at St. Mark’s High School in 1989, I had no idea how many incredible educators were there. Some […]

The poet Mary Oliver died on Thursday (Jan. 17, 2019). I am truly saddened by this news. I had hoped to one day meet Mary Oliver. She is a hero […]

In some parts of the world, Epiphany (January 6, which brings the Christmas season to a close) is celebrated as Women’s Christmas. Originating in Ireland, where it is known as […]

Rocio Figueroa Alvear writes that Jesus was a victim of sexual abuse. Figueroa, a theologian and abuse survivor, notes how, in the first century Mediterranean world, it was common practice […]

Written: July, 2017 I was transferred from Holy Rosary parish to St. Mark’s High School in June, 1989. Coincidentally, Fr. Joe Drobinski was assigned as Pastor of Resurrection Parish at […]

Silent friend above Nocturnal stealth-like sentry Wisps of grace remain.

from: The Songs of Trees, David George Haskell, Penguin Books, 2017 “We hear the rain not through silent falling water but in the many translations delivered by objects that the rain […]